We are seeking a creative and passionate lead teacher for our Early Childhood program.

The candidate should have the following attributes:

• Have enthusiasm to teach young children
• A desire to learn
• Ability and desire to create a loving, nuturing and warm learning environment
• A desire to work alongside a great team
• Familiarity with planning lessons with support provided
• Understand the basics of motor child development
• Ability to develop a child centered classroom where children learn throug play and exploration
• Responsible for child and classroom assessment activities including recordkeeping, child observations with support from the director
• Ability to communicate with parents, work collaboratively with colleagues and possess good interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and be in the process of obtaining a Master's Degree
• Experience working with children under the age of six in an Early Childhood setting
• Possess or be on track to obtain one of the following New York State teaching certificates:
• Early Childhood (Birth - Gr. 2)
• Common Branch (N-6)
• Students with Disabilities (Birth - Gr. 2)

This is a school year school day positon

The schoold day starts at 8AM and finishes at 3:50 with early dismissal on Fridays

Send a cover letter and resumes to Emily Hausman, Early Childhood Coordinator [email hidden]